According to Mayo Clinic.com, moles are clusters of pigmented cells that appear most commonly as small dark spots but exist in a variety of colors, including red. While moles are generally not dangerous, a small portion are cancerous, and all new moles should be checked by a doctor. However, there are natural treatments that use oregano essential oil for non-cancerous moles, according to Julia Lawless, author of "The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well-Being," and Marcel Lavabre, author of "Aromatherapy Workbook."
Step 1
Mix all of the oils and pour them into the amber-colored bottle with a tight-fitting top.
Step 2
Pour a small amount of the essential oil mixture into a small bowl with a cotton pad inside. Allow the cotton to absorb the oil for one minute.
Step 3
Dab the cotton pad on your skin and let the oil stay on the area for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 4
Rinse your skin with warm water and wash with a gentle cleanser. Pat your skin dry with a clean towel and apply your regular moisturizer to the area just treated.
Step 5
Use this treatment daily in the evening. Stop using the essential oil mixture if it causes redness, swelling, itching or dry skin.
Step 6
Store unused portions of the mixture in a cool, dark place, or in the refrigerator for 90 days. Throw the container away after 90 days.
Tips and Warnings
- Test a small amount of the essential oil mixture on a small, hard-to-see spot of skin before applying the mixture to a larger, more visible area. Allergic reactions are fairly uncommon, but they do happen from time to time.
- This treatment has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. While this is normal for natural treatments, you should consult your doctor if you are concerned about potential allergic reaction or negative interaction with topical treatments you are using.
Things You'll Need
- 3 tsp. oregano essential oil
- ¼ tsp. cade essential oil
- ¼ tsp. mandarin essential oil
- ¼ tsp. atlas cedarwood essential oil
- 1 cup olive oil
- Amber bottle with a tight-fitting top
- Small bowl
- Cotton pad
- Gentle cleanser
- Clean towel
- Moisturizer
References
- "The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well-Being"; Julia Lawless; 1992
- "Aromatherapy Workbook"; Marcel Lavabre; 1990
- Mayo Clinic: Moles
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